Maintenance Tech/Mechanic

CKS Packaging, Inc; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

CKS Packaging, Inc is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production machinery and facility equipment to ensure safe, efficient operation. The role requires strong mechanical aptitude, problem-solving ability, and experience in a manufacturing environment.

You will perform preventive maintenance, read drawings and manuals, diagnose issues with motors, pumps and conveyors, and collaborate with the production team to minimize downtime and improve

Qualifications

• 2+ years of industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting; pneumatics, hydraulics, and mechanical assemblies.
• Ability to perform basic electrical troubleshooting.
• Welding and fabrication experience a plus.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and preventive maintenance on production equipment and facility utilities.
• Diagnose issues with motors, gearboxes, pumps, conveyors, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Conduct basic to intermediate electrical troubleshooting.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, manuals.
• Perform equipment adjustments, changeovers, and improvements to support production goals.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs and documentation.
• Ensure all work is performed safely and in accordance with company policies.
• Collaborate with production team to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Tools

PLCs knowledge

VFDs knowledge

Welding equipment

Job description

We are seeking a skilled Industrial Maintenance Mechanic to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining production machinery and facility equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operation. This role requires strong mechanical aptitude, problem-solving ability, and experience working in a manufacturing environment.

COMPETITIVE PAY BASED ON EXERIENCE AND SKILLS

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance on production equipment, mechanical systems, and facility utilities
• Diagnose issues with motors, gearboxes, pumps, conveyors, pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Conduct electrical troubleshooting (basic to intermediate), including sensors, switches, and control wiring
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, and manuals
• Perform equipment adjustments, changeovers, and improvements to support production goals
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs and documentation
• Ensure all work is performed safely and in accordance with company policies
• Collaborate with production team to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience required
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills; knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, and mechanical assemblies
• Ability to perform basic electrical troubleshooting
• Welding and fabrication experience a plus
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Preferred Experience (not required):

• Experience in plastics, blow molding, injection molding, or similar manufacturing industries
• Knowledge of PLCs, VFDs, and automation systems

We are seeking a skilled Industrial Maintenance Mechanic to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining production machinery and facility equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operation. This role requires strong mechanical aptitude, problem-solving ability, and experience working in a manufacturing environment.

COMPETITIVE PAY BASED ON EXERIENCE AND SKILLS

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance on production equipment, mechanical systems, and facility utilities
• Diagnose issues with motors, gearboxes, pumps, conveyors, pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Conduct electrical troubleshooting (basic to intermediate), including sensors, switches, and control wiring
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, and manuals
• Perform equipment adjustments, changeovers, and improvements to support production goals
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs and documentation
• Ensure all work is performed safely and in accordance with company policies
• Collaborate with production team to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience required
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills; knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, and mechanical assemblies
• Ability to perform basic electrical troubleshooting
• Welding and fabrication experience a plus
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Preferred Experience (not required):

• Experience in plastics, blow molding, injection molding, or similar manufacturing industries
• Knowledge of PLCs, VFDs, and automation systems

1st Mon-6a-4p, Tues-Fri 8a-4p (Some Saturdays)
2nd Mon-Fri 3:45p-12a (Some Saturdays)